Yeah Necas' start to the season is obviously an anomaly (and it was obvious in his underlying metrics). I don't see any world where this isn't a massive downgrade for Colorado. They'd better utilize that difference in cap space extraordinarily well or they're a much worse team now and going forward with this deal.From the outside looking in, Rantanen has always seemed under-appreciated by Colorado. How in the world you don’t bother ponying up for a player of his caliber is beyond me.
The Avs must think Necas is still chugging along at the clip where he had 37 points in his first 22 games, and not his true self that has 18 in his past 27.
Carolina pulled off a hell of a coup. Wonder if MacKinnon is pissed.
Where's the $8m player coming from? Saying a player got less ice-time is a weird flex. You think those extra 4 mins a game Mikko plays are wasted??? Also, in both the reg season and playoffs, PP points count, so no idea why you're discounting them.But it’s not just that. It’s Necas + an 8 million dollar player for what just Mikko is asking for just next year.
Necas actually has more 5v5 points this year will 200 less minutes. What will he do with Mack? Idk, I really like it for the Avs.
Necas contract situation is wild too
2 more years till Ufa.
If he performs this and next at his current level you're looking at 11m per. If he drops, he's probably looking at 8m per. Do you keep him either way?
My guess is the Avs will try to extend him prior to the start of next season, so he only gets a few months of MacKflation
Between $8-9 million is an absolute no-brainer. As far as how high it could get - we need to see him in his new surrounds for a bit.
Rants next season wants 14 million.. Necas makes 6.5 .. that is 7.5 million. 7.5 can get some pretty good players.Where's the $8m player coming from? Saying a player got less ice-time is a weird flex. You think those extra 4 mins a game Mikko plays are wasted??? Also, in both the reg season and playoffs, PP points count, so no idea why you're discounting them.
From the outside looking in, Rantanen has always seemed under-appreciated by Colorado. How in the world you don’t bother ponying up for a player of his caliber is beyond me.
The Avs must think Necas is still chugging along at the clip where he had 37 points in his first 22 games, and not his true self that has 18 in his past 27.
Carolina pulled off a hell of a coup. Wonder if MacKinnon is pissed.
Yes he can absolutely win in CarolinaCanes arguably just as strong a team as COL?
He was getting paid no matter what, I just mean in the sense of they just sent their 2nd best forward out the door... what does that mean for being competitive over the course of the Makar/MacKinnon prime? Chasing middle class UFAs? I don't know the ongoings of the Avalanche locker room but I could see how players may view it as a step backwards for what is only a speculative and hopeful two steps forward in the future.He should take it as COL wanting to be ready and able to pay him whatever the hell he asks
It can also get you a Ville Leino. That's why you keep a Rantanen when you got one.Rants next season wants 14 million.. Necas makes 6.5 .. that is 7.5 million. 7.5 can get some pretty good players.
Cap inflation alone will exceed Makar's contract increase. It just rarely ever works out when you're trading a superstar for a good, but not great player. Maybe if Landeskog can ever get back playing at the level he was at then you could afford to lose Rantanen, but I have serious doubts after a meniscus replacement that he'll be much of an impact player if he even plays again.
Expecting too much from a Miller trade, much? I thought Mittlestadt + Drury + picks might be pushing it... Both players are young, signed multiple years beyond this one, and Mitts has 2 previous 60 point seasons, basically
Sounds good for the AVS but if he performs, i dont think hes in any hurry to sign considering he held out with Carolina.
You must’ve forgotten that Chad LaRose was a Hurricane, but second most talented is still pretty good.Rantanen is a special player. You shouldn't trade guys like that. This is really good for the Canes. They might have acquired the most talented player in their history in Carolina
No it's not, as much as I love Rants he is nowhere near what Sakic or Forsberg meansRantanen has always been underrated. He carried the offensive load everytime when MacKinnon went down to injury. Now Colorado no longer has Rantanen to lean on.
Expect MacKinnons numbers to drop a bit and even Makar's too. This is a sad day for Colorado fans. It's like them losing Sakic or Forsberg during their prime.
Avalanche must still have something up their sleeve. They're not trading and extending a goalie only to be dumping a top ten player considering they're already weak up front.
Didn't he just sign an extension in Pitts?Flip Necas to the Pens for Crosby and reunite the Cole Harbour besties.
And then HFBoards actually breaks for realFlip Necas to the Pens for Crosby and reunite the Cole Harbour besties.